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13. - 17.

October 2026

Fakuma

Friedrichshafen,

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17. - 20.

November 2026

Formnext

Frankfurt am Main,

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02. - 05.

December 2026

Plast Eurasia

Istanbul,

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Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Sustainable solution with polyurethane resin / High productivity through continuous production / Simple assembly, superior crash performance

Articles

Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

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News 29.01.2016

MTD adds ultrasonic molding capability

MTD Micro Molding has added ultrasonic molding capability to the molding services menu with the purchase of an Ultrasion molding machine.

Videos

IML automation: S7 FLEX

A unique side-entry system which is noticed for its superb flexibility and efficiency.

News 11.01.2016

ARBURG presents new robotic system

News 08.01.2016

Wabash MPI introduces the new liquid injection molding machine

News 21.12.2015

ENGEL North America hosts Technology Symposium

In support of the injection molding industry, ENGEL North America will be hosting Technology Symposium 2016 at their Technical Center in Corona/CA.

News 09.12.2015

KraussMaffei inaugurates modular injection molding system

Cutting-edge research for the automotive industry intended to advance series production.

Videos

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag in-mold labeling demonstration

This demo is a full in-mold-labeling cell that features complete coverage of the plastic surface using a unique process.

Articles

Injection molding technology: what does the future hold?

What was the next Big Thing for injection molding?